All-Star Game Open Thread

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DETROIT, MI - JULY 12: A detailed view of a 2026 MLB All Star Game logo patch worn on the jersey of Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 12, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Phillies defeated the Tigers 5-0. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

I’m not the target market for the All-Star game. I’ll likely watch until Clement bats. And I’m interested in watching how Dylan Cease does. I’m happy for him getting the starting role.

The lineups:

Starting lineups for the 2026 #AllStarGame ️
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: 8 pm ET on @MLBONFOXpic.twitter.com/CNnXhchHNq

— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026

I did watch the World Cup game today and was surprised that Spain beat France so easily. Tomorrow, I have more skin in the game, my parents were from England and so I cheer for them (as well as Canada, who had a terrific run this time).

And there is this, which is absolutely stupid:

MLB wants to make the LA Olympics in 2028 mandatory for chosen players.

Skip out without an approved excuse, and you're on the restricted list without pay and service time for as many as 25 days through Aug. 3 that year — well after the second half begins July 21.

Supposed to…

— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) July 14, 2026

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